The Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security in Tanzania: A case Study of Kilosa District

Abstract

In Tanzania climate change is manifested through the increase in atmospheric temperature and uneven distribution of rainfall to most of the areas in thecountry. Farmers have reported the declining crop yields due to unpredictableclimatic conditions. The main objective of the study was to investigate on theimpact of climate change on food security. The specific objectives were toexamine the agricultural practices that are carried out in Kilosa District and theactivities that have been affected due to effects of climate change.. The studywas carried out in Lunezi and Lumbiji villages whereby 120 respondents wereselected for the study using simple random and purposively sampling. Thefinding of the study revealed that climate change has resulted in unpredictablerain, drought and floods, which have affected crop production. The studyrecommends on the use of improved seed varieties and irrigation farming,sensitization on environmental conservation and establishment of treeplanting programs. The study concludes that the change in climate throughhuman induced activities has affected accessibility and utilization of foodresulting to food insecurity.Key words: Climate Change, food Insecurity, vulnerability